How often does MEIB pay dividends?

MEIB currently distributes every month, based on its recent payment history. Its most recent ex-dividend date was Sep 15, 2026 at $0.2245 per share.

When is MEIB's next ex-dividend date?

Based on its recent schedule, MEIB's next ex-dividend date is estimated around Oct 1, 2026, with payment around Nov 2, 2026. This is an estimate — the fund's official announcement is authoritative.

What is MEIB's dividend yield?

Over the trailing 12 months, MEIB paid $0.5889 per share, a trailing 12-month yield of 1.9% at the current share price. The recent payout yield, from the latest payments annualized, is 7.7%. High-yield fund distributions vary, so these two yields can differ.

What is MEIB's total return with dividends reinvested?

A $10,000 investment in MEIB on Jul 29, 2026 would be worth about $12,786 on Sep 23, 2026 with all distributions reinvested (+27.9%). Share price alone moved +25.0% over the same period.

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MEIB Dividend: Next Ex-Date, History & Total Return

Direxion META Defined Income Boost ETF

Price: $30.77
Trailing 12-month yield: 1.9%
Recent payout yield: 7.7%
Next ex-date: Oct 1, 2026; Estimated

52-week range $22.66–$30.77 · Data as of Sep 24, 2026

Next MEIB Dividend

EstimatedMonthly payer

Estimated next ex-dividend date

Oct 1, 2026

Estimated pay date

Nov 2, 2026

Estimated amount per share

$0.2040

Estimated from MEIB's recent distribution schedule (last actual ex-date: Sep 15, 2026 at $0.2245/share). Amounts vary each period — confirm with the fund's official announcement.

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MEIB Dividend History

3 distributions since Aug 14, 2026 · trailing 12-month total $0.5889/share (1.9% of current price)

Ex-dividend date	Pay date	Amount per share
Sep 15, 2026	Oct 15, 2026	$0.2245
Aug 28, 2026	Sep 28, 2026	$0.1604
Aug 14, 2026	Sep 14, 2026	$0.2040

If You Invested $10,000 in MEIB

Jul 29, 2026 to Sep 23, 2026, using actual prices and distributions

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End value with DRIP

$12,786

+27.9%

End value, dividends as cash

$12,736

+27.4% · $239 cash collected

Share price alone

+25.0%

excluding all dividends

Annualized (DRIP)

+396.8%

over 0.2 years

Historical performance. Reinvestment modeled at the closing price on the first trading day on or after each ex-dividend date. Past results do not predict future returns.

MEIB vs META

$10,000 invested Jul 29, 2026 to Sep 23, 2026, all dividends reinvested

MEIB Income Goal Calculator

How much you would need invested today to reach a monthly income target, at the trailing 12-month payout rate

Target monthly income

Investment needed

$313,449

Shares needed

10,189

at $30.77

Effective yield used

1.9%

trailing 12 months

Based on the trailing 12-month distributions per share. Future distributions can be higher or lower; this is not a guarantee of income.

About MEIB

Seeks income by holding Meta and selling weekly calls. Distributions are scheduled twice a month.

Income: Weekly covered calls on META

Underlying: Meta (META)
Payout: monthly

Tax Considerations

Distributions from options-income ETFs are often classified partly as return of capital (ROC), which reduces your cost basis rather than being taxed as ordinary income in the year received. The exact split is published in the fund’s 19a-1 notices and finalized on your 1099-DIV.

MEIB Dividend FAQ

How often does MEIB pay dividends?: MEIB currently distributes every month, based on its recent payment history. Its most recent ex-dividend date was Sep 15, 2026 at $0.2245 per share.
When is MEIB's next ex-dividend date?: Based on its recent schedule, MEIB's next ex-dividend date is estimated around Oct 1, 2026, with payment around Nov 2, 2026. This is an estimate — the fund's official announcement is authoritative.
What is MEIB's dividend yield?: Over the trailing 12 months, MEIB paid $0.5889 per share, a trailing 12-month yield of 1.9% at the current share price. The recent payout yield, from the latest payments annualized, is 7.7%. High-yield fund distributions vary, so these two yields can differ.
What is MEIB's total return with dividends reinvested?: A $10,000 investment in MEIB on Jul 29, 2026 would be worth about $12,786 on Sep 23, 2026 with all distributions reinvested (+27.9%). Share price alone moved +25.0% over the same period.

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Data as of Sep 24, 2026 (quotes delayed 15+ minutes). Data is refreshed daily from market sources. Nothing on this page is investment advice. Estimates (next dividend date, amounts, breakeven timelines) are derived from historical distributions and can differ from actual fund announcements. See how these numbers are calculated.